Amateur Photographers at London blast

Art Rodriguez · 9th of July 2005 (Sat)

Read this article the other day and thought you all might be interested in it. Its about amateur photographers first to the scene of the London blast. I don't know what I would do if I came upon a disaster with my camera on hand. Would I step back and take pictures or run and try to help. I hope I never have to find out.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8502558/

On a side note, my thoughts and prayers go out to those families who lost love ones and to those who had loved ones injured. My thoughts and prayers also go out to All the good people of England.

Art

waldograce · 19th of November 2005 (Sat)

If I were the first one there I'd drop the camera and help out.
Once the pros got there and I'd just be in the way I'd pick it up and shoot them working.
I'm with you though... Let's hope it never happens.

Big_B · 19th of November 2005 (Sat)

Amateurs took some of the most dramatic photos from the whole episode. It raises some interesting questions about the future role of photo journalists.

I'd also like to send my best wishes to the friends and family of all those involved.

condyk · 19th of November 2005 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_B

It raises some interesting questions about the future role of photo journalists.

With access to digital SLR's and quality associated gear and the spread of broadband technology I doubt if it's a career with much of a long term future.

9th of July 2005 (Sat)	#1
Art Rodriguez Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 2,876 IMAGE EDITING OK	Amateur Photographers at London blast Read this article the other day and thought you all might be interested in it. Its about amateur photographers first to the scene of the London blast. I don't know what I would do if I came upon a disaster with my camera on hand. Would I step back and take pictures or run and try to help. I hope I never have to find out. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8502558/ On a side note, my thoughts and prayers go out to those families who lost love ones and to those who had loved ones injured. My thoughts and prayers also go out to All the good people of England. Art __________________ Facebook www.pbase.com/jriggy4439

19th of November 2005 (Sat)	#2
waldograce Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol, VA Posts: 1,680	Re: Amateur Photographers at London blast If I were the first one there I'd drop the camera and help out. Once the pros got there and I'd just be in the way I'd pick it up and shoot them working. I'm with you though... Let's hope it never happens. __________________ I can't create beauty with my camera, I can only capture it. My Gear

19th of November 2005 (Sat)	#3
Big_B Cream of the Crop Honorary Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,586 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Amateur Photographers at London blast Amateurs took some of the most dramatic photos from the whole episode. It raises some interesting questions about the future role of photo journalists. I'd also like to send my best wishes to the friends and family of all those involved. __________________ www.pbase.com/sam_blackie

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